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Added May 17, 2016
One for the MoneyOne for the Money, eBook
by Evanovich, JaneteBook - 1994
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Added May 05, 2016
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If you are looking for a light and funny beach read, this series about the (mis)adventures of novice bounty hunter Stephanie Plum may be just the thing for you.
The Richest Man Who Ever LivedThe Richest Man Who Ever Lived, BookThe Life and Times of Jacob Fugger
by Steinmetz, GregBook - 2015
Added Apr 11, 2016
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Jacob Fugger was a 16th-century businessman who through his lending to German emperors, popes and other influential people influenced history. This journalistic biography does not require much previous knowledge of the history of that period and is written in an easily accessible style. Read this if you want to learn more about 16th-century European history with a focus on business and finance.Jacob Fugger was a 16th-century businessman who through his lending to German emperors, popes and other influential people influenced history. This journalistic biography does not require much previous knowledge of the history of that period and is…
The Food of TaiwanThe Food of Taiwan, BookRecipes From the Beautiful Island
by Erway, CathyBook - 2015
Added Apr 02, 2016
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Full of mouth-watering pictures and authentic recipes that illustrate why people travel to Taiwan for the food. The instructions are clear and accessible for the home cook.
Added Mar 31, 2016
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What happened to Alice after she came back from Wonderland. In this definitely un-Disney re-imagination, she ends up in an insane asylum after talking too much about "the rabbit." Once she escapes together with another inmate, she finds herself on a quest to kill the Jabberwocky - a task that means tangling with all the nasty characters of the underworld and her almost forgotten first trip to "Wonderland." Definitely worth the ride and definitely not for kids.What happened to Alice after she came back from Wonderland. In this definitely un-Disney re-imagination, she ends up in an insane asylum after talking too much about "the rabbit." Once she escapes together with another inmate, she finds herself on a…
Dark BanquetDark Banquet, BookBlood and the Curious Lives of Blood-feeding Creatures
by Schutt, BillBook - 2008
Added Feb 18, 2016
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Vampire bats, leeches, bed bugs and other blood-feeding creatures are the focus of this fascinating if slightly disturbing book.
Selecting A PresidentSelecting A President, Book
by Clift, EleanorBook - 2012
Added Feb 11, 2016
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A short and informative explanation of the process of presidential elections in the US recommended for anybody needing a refresher on this topic.
The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-secThe Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-sec, Book1
by Tardi, JacquesBook - 2010
Added Nov 20, 2015
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Pterodactyls, mummies and a fearless heroine in turn of the century Paris. If you like the graphic novels, check out the movie version as well.
History of the World in 1,000 ObjectsHistory of the World in 1,000 Objects, Book
Book - 2014
Added Oct 17, 2015
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A visual delight as well as a wealth of information. You can spend hours looking through this book traveling through the ages.
Added Aug 12, 2015
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If you've been to Venice, you'll feel like you are back there. If you haven't been yet, you'll want to go after reading Donna Leon's Commissario Brunetti mysteries. This particular one involves stolen and vandalized rare books.
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